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EKR 875V

1979 Ford Granada

Red Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,535 mi
Last recorded81,535 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2008
Typical for 1979 Ford Granada52,119 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKR 875V
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2008 81,535 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 81,489 miles

air leak under bonnet requires further investigation

all tyres worn on edges

discs corroded all round

n/s/r brake slight binding

Fail 28 Jan 2006 81,489 miles

Front Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

slight binding n/s/r brake

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

How Reliable is the Ford Granada?

Based on 119,355 MOT tests across 26,285 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,975
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
26,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 11,564
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,983
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,266
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,014
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,995
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EKR 875V is a 1979 Ford Granada in Red with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 52,119 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Granada fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 11,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EKR 875V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Granada typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 47 years old, this Ford Granada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EKR 875V?

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What year was EKR 875V registered?

EKR 875V is a 1979 Ford Granada, first registered on 10 August 1979.

Is EKR 875V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKR 875V shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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